“What is this strange new star, that shines so brightly from afar?” The book "Once Upon A Clear, Dark Night" was read on December 24, 2018, Christmas Eve, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

“And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” This sermon about The Virgin Mary visiting Elizabeth was preached on December 23, 2018, The Fourth Sunday in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 1:39-45. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

“You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” This sermon about John the Baptist preparing the way was preached on December 16, 2018, The Third Sunday in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 3:1-14. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!” This sermon about The Visitation was preached on December 12, 2018, The Second Midweek Evening Prayer in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 1:39-45. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.” This sermon about The Annunciation was preached on December 5, 2018, The First Midweek Evening Prayer in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 1:26-38. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” This sermon about Jesus' Triumphal Entry was preached on December 2, 2018, The First Sunday in Advent, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Luke 19:28-40. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake." This sermon about The Coming of the Son of Man was preached on November 25, 2018, The Last Sunday of the Church Year, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Mark 13:24-37. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"But the one who endures to the end will be saved." This sermon about Signs of the End of the World was preached on November 18, 2018, The Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Mark 13:1-13. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"...but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all that she had to live on." This sermon about The Widow's Offering was preached on November 11, 2018, The Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Mark 12:38-44. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied." This sermon about The Beatitudes was preached on November 4, 2018, All Saints' Day, by the Rev. Jeff VanOsdol at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. The sermon text is Matthew 5:1-12. Connect with Immanuel at https://www.immanuellutheranchurch.com/.